Buckets Of Rain
Wendy Bucklew Lyrics
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Buckets of tears
Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears
Buckets of moonbeams in my hand
You got all the love
Honey baby, I can stand
I been meek
I seen pretty people disappear like smoke
Friends will arrive, friends will disappear
If you want me
Honey baby, I'll be here
I like your smile
And your fingertips
Like the way that you move your lips
I like the cool way you look at me
Everything about you is bringing me misery
Little red wagon
Little red bike
I ain't no monkey but I know what I like
I like the way you love me strong and slow
I'm takin' you with me
Honey baby, when I go
Life is sad
Life is a bust
All ya can do is do what you must
You do what you must do and ya do it well
I'll do it for you
Honey baby, can't you tell?
In Buckets of Rain, Bob Dylan talks about how his life is full of rain and tears, but also full of love and moonbeams. He mentions that he has all the love he needs from his "honey baby" and can handle anything that comes his way. Dylan has seen people come and go in his life, even those he held in high regard, but he will always be there for his loved one. He likes everything about his partner, except that everything they do brings him "misery." Despite this, he will still take them with him wherever he goes.
The lyrics of this song have a combination of heavy sadness and upbeat rhythm that characterize Bob Dylan's songwriting. The buckets of rain and tears create a gloomy outlook of life. Dylan talks about how life can let you down at times, but love is the one thing that keeps him going. Dylan also talks about how he has seen pretty people vanish like smoke, hinting at friendships and relationships that have ended.
On the other hand, Dylan also talks about the things he likes about his partner, such as her smile, fingertips, and how she moves her lips. The way she loves him is what keeps him going even during tough times. When he says he is "taking you with me, honey baby, when I go," Dylan hints at the importance of his partner in his life. In conclusion, Buckets of Rain is a song that talks about the ups and downs of life, the importance of love, and the emptiness that can come with losing someone important.
Line by Line Meaning
Buckets of rain
There's a lot of rain that's falling down
Buckets of tears
Tears, like rain, are pouring out of me
Got all them buckets comin' out of my ears
I have so many emotions inside of me that they're overflowing
Buckets of moonbeams in my hand
I have a lot of beauty and wonder surrounding me
You got all the love
You are the one who has captured my heart and love
Honey baby, I can stand
I am strong enough to endure anything because of you
I been meek
I have been humble and accepting
And hard like an oak
But I am also sturdy and determined
I seen pretty people disappear like smoke
I have witnessed beautiful things or people fade away quickly
Friends will arrive, friends will disappear
People come and go in life, even close friends
If you want me
But if you want me, I'll always be here for you
Honey baby, I'll be here
I promise to always be there for you
I like your smile
I enjoy the simple things about you, like your smile
And your fingertips
Even the smallest things about you are special to me, like the way your fingertips feel
Like the way that you move your lips
I love the way you express yourself through your words
I like the cool way you look at me
The way you look at me is calm and collected, and it puts me at ease
Everything about you is bringing me misery
Unfortunately, my love for you is causing me pain and sadness
Little red wagon
Simple childhood memories/happiness
Little red bike
Simple childhood memories/happiness
I ain't no monkey but I know what I like
I may not be an animal, but I know what I enjoy and what makes me happy
I like the way you love me strong and slow
I enjoy how you express your love for me with strength and patience
I'm takin' you with me
I want to keep you by my side always
Honey baby, when I go
Until the day I die, I will always love and be with you
Life is sad
Life can be full of sorrow and sadness
Life is a bust
Life can be unfulfilling and disappointing
All ya can do is do what you must
But all you can do is try your best and do what you're meant to do
You do what you must do and ya do it well
And I'll do it for you, because I care about you
Honey baby, can't you tell?
Can't you see how much I love, care for, and support you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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